Current local time in Istanbul
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Istanbul, Türkiye uses Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3).
- Time zone
- Türkiye Standard Time (Europe/Istanbul)
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time now
- Not observed
- Country/region
- Türkiye
- Coordinates
- 41.0082, 28.9784
Daylight saving time in Istanbul
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time; the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Istanbul
Today in Istanbul the sun rises at 07:37 AM and sets at 05:57 PM, giving 10 h 21 min of daylight.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | 07:37 AM | 05:57 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 07:38 AM | 05:56 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 07:39 AM | 05:55 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 07:40 AM | 05:54 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 07:42 AM | 05:53 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 07:43 AM | 05:52 PM | 10 h 09 min |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 07:44 AM | 05:51 PM | 10 h 07 min |
Time difference from Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul, Türkiye uses Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3).
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time; the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
Compared with London, Istanbul is 3 h ahead.